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1. As a single-family home, what can I recycle at my curb?

For a detailed list of what is and is not recyclable, refer to the 2017 Single Sort Recycling Schedule (PDF).

2. How often is my curbside recycling collected?

Recycling is picked up every other week. For a schedule of weeks recycling will be picked up in 2017, please consult the 2017 Single Sort Recycling Schedule (PDF).

3. What is my trash and recycling day?

The Township is divided into zones which determine the day of your pick-up. To find out what your collection day is, view our Map of White Bear Township Collection Days (PDF).

4. How do I pay my bill?

For billing and payment information, please visit our Billing and Service Fees Page.

5. Is my trash and recycling collected on holidays?

Pick-up service will resume the day following a holiday and continue one day off the regular schedule through the end of the week. For a schedule of 2017 holidays, please visit our 2017 Holiday Collection Schedule Page.

6. How can I dispose of yard waste and brush?

Republic Services offers yard waste pick-up at no additional cost from April 15 - November 15, and there are also yard waste collection sites throughout Ramsey County. For more information, visit our Yard Waste Collection Page.

7. How should I dispose of household cleaners and pesticides?

Many household products you use to clean your kitchen and bathroom, maintain your car and home, and control animal and insect pests contain hazardous materials. When these products are no longer needed or useful, they are considered household hazardous waste (HHW). To properly dispose of these items, they can be brought to a Ramsey County Household Hazardous Waste Collection Site.

8. How should I dispose of my holiday tree and old holiday lights?

Holiday trees will be picked up by your hauler at no additional charge on your garbage day during the first two full weeks in January. For holiday lights, there is a program called Recycle Your Holidays. For more information, visit our Holiday Recycling Page.

9. How can I dispose of unwanted or expired medication?

Safely dispose of unwanted, expired, and unused medicines for free at a one of the three public drop boxes in Ramsey County. This year-round collection program helps prevent crime and protects the environment. Storing unwanted, expired, and unused medicines can lead to drug abuse or poisoning, and medicines flushed down the drain or disposed of in the trash can harm the environment.

For more information, visit Ramsey County's Medicine Collection Web Page.

10. How can I recycle at my business?

There is no municipally administered garbage or recycling collection service for businesses in White Bear Township. Businesses are free to select from any garbage/recycling hauler licensed to provide commercial service in the city.

For helpful information regarding business recycling, please visit our Business Recycling Page.

11. How can I recycle at my apartment?

There is no municipally administered recycling collection service for multi-unit complexes in White Bear Township. It is required that property owners of any multi-unit dwelling, like senior living communities or apartment complexes, provide occupants with the opportunity to recycle. Call White Bear Township at 651-747-2750 if this service is not available.

For more information and free resources to set up recycling in your apartment, check out the Ramsey County Multi-Unit Recycling Resources.

12. How can I offer recycling at a large event I'm holding?

Clear Stream Containers are now available at the Township's Offices. Whether you're hosting a block party, graduation, family reunion, or other gathering, make it a green event! Find out how to sign up for this service, and find other event recycling resources, on our Event Recycling Page.

13. How can I recycle my electronics?

Electronic products containing a cathode ray tube (CRT), such as TVs and computer monitors, may not be placed in the garbage. Electronic products contain lead and other heavy metals which are harmful to human health and the environment.

Lead from CRTs is the largest single source of lead in Minnesota's municipal waste. Approximately 20% of each CRT is made up of lead; this is between five to eight pounds of lead per unit. The ban will keep toxic lead and other recyclable components of electronics out of landfills. A number of retailers accept electronics for free or a small fee.

Residents may arrange with their hauler to pick up electronics for a fee. For a list of locations that recycle electronics near you, visit Ramsey County's A to Z Disposal Guide.

14. How can I recycle food waste and non-recyclable paper?

Organic waste is any waste that comes from a plant or animal and is compostable (or biodegradable) such as food scraps, non-recyclable paper, coffee grounds, dryer lint, etc. For information on how to dispose of these materials, visit our Organic Waste Disposal Page.

15. How can I find out how to recycle or property dispose of any item?

Find out how to dispose of, or recycle, any item by calling Ramsey County's 24/7 Recycling and Disposal Hot-Line at 651-633-3279, or by reviewing Ramsey County's A to Z Disposal Guide.